Statement / by the President of the Security Council
2005
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SymbolS/PRST/2005/19
TitleStatement / by the President of the Security Council
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Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 5184th meeting, 23 May 2005, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The situation in Burundi"]
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Summary
Takes note with satisfaction of the declaration of 15 May 2005 made by the President of Burundi and by the leader of Palipehutu-FNL, in particular, the commitment by both parties to immediately cease hostilities, agree within a month on a permanent ceasefire, and negotiate without disturbing the electoral process; shares the understanding that this declaration is a first step that should allow FNL to be rapidly integrated, in a negotiated manner, into the transitional process currently in progress in Burundi; commends the mediation of States of the Regional Initiative, as well as those made by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, to bring the peace and national reconciliation process in Burundi to a successful conclusion; reiterates that bringing an end to the climate of impunity in Burundi and the Great Lakes region is essential to that process and urges all Burundian parties to exert greater efforts to ensure success of the Transition, national reconciliation and stability of the country in the longer term.
Action note2005-05-04
Meeting record
S/PV.5184
Agenda information
S/60 [99] BURUNDI SITUATION
Date[New York] : UN, 23 May 2005
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